December weather forecastBelek, Turkey

Beautiful brown shores facing a pier in the sea, in Belek, TurkeyBeautiful brown shores facing a pier in the sea, in Belek, Turkey

December

Weather in December

December marks the onset of winter in Belek with noticeable changes in temperature, rain, wind and daylight hours. The shorter days and longer nights hint at the winter solstice, marking the peak of the season. A striking weather aspect to note about December is the significant increase in rainfall, with a total of 137mm (5.39"). As the city ends the year, cooler temperatures persist, signaling the peak of winter in the upcoming January. Notwithstanding, humidity rises, creating slightly damper and chillier mornings and nights.

Temperature

With the onset of December, Belek experiences a modest temperature adjustment, with the average high-temperature gently receding from a pleasant 20.2°C (68.4°F) in November to a moderate 15.3°C (59.5°F). Throughout December, the nighttime temperature averages to a chilly 9.7°C (49.5°F).

Humidity

In Belek, Turkey, the average relative humidity in December is 62%.

Rainfall

In December, in Belek, the rain falls for 13 days. Throughout December, 137mm (5.39") of precipitation is accumulated. In Belek, during the entire year, the rain falls for 86.9 days and collects up to 633mm (24.92") of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Belek, snow does not fall in January, March through December.

Sea temperature

In December, the average sea temperature in Belek is 18°C (64.4°F).
Note: The majority of people do not enjoy swimming in 18°C (64.4°F). The difficulty in controlling breathing escalates as the temperature descends from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Belek is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:50 and sunset at 17:39. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 08:08 and sunset at 17:49 +03.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 6.3h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Belek are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 3 in December interprets into the following advice:
Adopt protective measures - It is advised to guard against sun damage. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Belek during December are 15.3°C (59.5°F) and 9.7°C (49.5°F) respectively. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is appraised at 32°C (89.6°F).

In Belek, Turkey, the average relative humidity in December is 62%.

In December, the rain falls for 13 days. Throughout December, 137mm (5.39") of precipitation is accumulated.

January, March through December are months without snowfall in Belek.

In Belek, in December, the average water temperature is 18°C (64.4°F). For swimming, a surface water temperature of 18°C (64.4°F) is not enjoyable for the majority. It is not considered safe, as controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as water temperature decreases below 21°C (69.8°F).

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.

In Belek, Turkey, the average day length in December is 9h and 41min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:50 and sunset at 17:39. On the last day of the month, in Belek, Turkey, sunrise is at 08:08 and sunset at 17:49 +03.

December has the least sunshine of the year in Belek, Turkey, with an average of 6.3h of sunshine.

In December, the average sunshine duration in Belek, Turkey, is 6.3h.

The months with the lowest UV index in Belek, Turkey, are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

In Belek, Turkey, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Belek, Turkey

  • Average high temperature in December: 15.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (33.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (12.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 9.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (24.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.8°C).

Average pressure in December
Belek, Turkey

  • Average pressure in December: 1018.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1018.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1007.7mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Belek, Turkey

  • Average wind speed in December: 11.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (13.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (9.5km/h).

Average humidity in December
Belek, Turkey

  • Average humidity in December: 62%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (67%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (50%).

Average rainfall in December
Belek, Turkey

  • Average rainfall in December: 137mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (192mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (1mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Belek, Turkey

  • Average rainfall days in December: 13 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (14.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Belek, Turkey

  • Average snowfall in December: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Belek, Turkey

  • Average snowfall days in December: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

Average sea temperature in December
Belek, Turkey

  • Average sea temperature in December: 18°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (28°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (16°C).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Belek, Turkey

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 42min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 18min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Belek, Turkey

  • Average sunshine days in December: 17 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (28.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (14.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Belek, Turkey

  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Belek, Turkey

  • Average cloud cover in December: 31

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 36).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 3).

Average visibility in December
Belek, Turkey

  • Average visibility in December: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (9km).